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Artifact

Oil Derricks in the Tide

Description

  • The tide beginning to wash over a number of oil derricks set up on the beach in Venezuela, likely the Maracaibo Oil Field. 
  • "Punta Perinis" is marked in the background.  

Background Information

  • Part of a photographic collection belonging to George Rawlings who drilled for oil in Africa and South America from 1910 to 1932.  

Map Location

Latitude: 10° 15' 17.935" N
Longitude: 71° 39' 18.936" W

Date

Prior to 1932

Dimensions

inches
Length:
6.3
Height:
4.3

Events, Places, People

  • George Rawlings
  • Venezuela

Originating Location

South AmericaVenezuela

Subject